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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Mitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitas has chosen Motorhead - Iron Fist as his entrance music. Piotr Mitas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Mitas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitas is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitas wants to get back to his feet but Man drags him back down.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitas keeps working.
Mitas tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man working away.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitas is looking to reverse the position.
Mitas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mitas!
Mitas holds on to Man as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mitas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mitas really wants to buck Man off and get back to his feet.
Man trying to control but Mitas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitas tries to hold on but Man postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitas is now in Man's guard. A big mistake from Man there, giving up the dominant position!
Mitas connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Mitas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitas cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Man is wriggling around but Mitas manages to pass to half guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
Mitas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mitas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mitas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitas goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Mitas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Mitas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Mitas.
Man stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitas tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mitas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitas is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitas tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitas gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitas regains guard.
Man trying to control but Mitas is working from the bottom.
Mitas is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Mitas keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Mitas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Mitas is now in Man's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitas throws a big right hand that misses.
Man keeping moving, preventing Mitas from controlling successfully.
Man has his foot on Mitas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitas works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitas scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitas stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Mitas is putting a hurting on Man here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mitas working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mitas scoring with punches from side control.
Mitas cracks Man with a big elbow.
Man seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitas dominates the positioning.
Mitas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Mitas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mitas takes a little break here. Man wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitas trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Mitas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitas cracks Man with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitas just content to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mitas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mitas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mitas scores with punches from side control.
Mitas with the ground and pound but Man regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mitas is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitas is looking for a kimura here.
Mitas is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitas to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitas trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Mitas wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mitas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitas thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Mitas trying to control the pace.
Mitas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Man as he works his way to full guard.
Mitas wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Mitas chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Mitas from controlling successfully.
Mitas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitas stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Mitas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Mitas. Mitas maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitas breaks the clinch.
Mitas darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Mitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Piotr Mitas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man rushes Mitas and presses him up against the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Mitas avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Mitas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ice Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Mitas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Mitas!
A victorious Piotr Mitas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Amba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stinkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malik Amba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Stinkstra!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amba is defended easily by Stinkstra.
Stinkstra throws the kick towards the body but Amba avoids it.
Amba tries a head kick but it misses.
Amba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stinkstra.
Stinkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amba is breathing heavily.
Amba keeps the fight on the outside.
Stinkstra motions for Amba to come forward. Stinkstra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stinkstra delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stinkstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkstra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amba keeps the fight on the outside.
Stinkstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stinkstra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amba, pushing him back against the cage.
Amba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stinkstra avoids it.
Stinkstra with a knee to the head.
Stinkstra lands a knee to the body.
Stinkstra scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Malik Amba has been cut.
Stinkstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stinkstra darts in and clinches Amba up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stinkstra manages to break the clinch.
Amba misses with the combination.
Stinkstra lands a big head kick that sends Amba tumbling to the mat! Stinkstra takes a step backwards and waves Amba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Amba is rocked!
Stinkstra has Amba up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Amba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinkstra scores with a knee to the head.
Stinkstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stinkstra feints and then cracks Amba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amba down.
Amba seems to have got his legs back now.
Stinkstra closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stinkstra.
Stinkstra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stinkstra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stinkstra scores with a push kick.
A head kick by Stinkstra - that's a beauty! Amba is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Stinkstra can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Stinkstra!
Peter Stinkstra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuuska Muikkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes into the arena with bleed it out blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominickoy Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuuska Muikkunen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Muikkunen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muikkunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muikkunen landing some decent shots from guard.
Muikkunen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muikkunen has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Muikkunen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muikkunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muikkunen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Muikkunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Muikkunen lands a couple of elbows.
Muikkunen stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muikkunen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muikkunen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muikkunen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muikkunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muikkunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muikkunen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muikkunen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muikkunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muikkunen seems to be looking for submissions.
Muikkunen winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muikkunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz is rocked!
Muikkunen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muikkunen connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Muikkunen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muikkunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muikkunen scores with a big shot! Cruz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cruz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuuska Muikkunen!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuuska Muikkunen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter's Theme. Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gin and Juice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Nelson won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has gone for a leg lock! Morgan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nelson's guard.
Morgan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morgan wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Nelson trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morgan in particular looking to stall.
Morgan is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan prevents Nelson from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson.
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
Morgan tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Morgan wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Nelson is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson.
Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
Morgan lands a right hand.
Morgan drags the fight down to the ground.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morgan has locked up a guillotine! Morgan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nelson is holding on here and Morgan must be using up a lot of energy. Nelson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morgan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Morgan!
An out of breath Dexter Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Mosh by Eminem. Wankerzich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Medical song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chael Swanson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wankerzich lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chael Swanson has been cut.
Wankerzich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Wankerzich has him pressed against the cage.
Wankerzich breaks the clinch.
Wankerzich misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wankerzich misses with a head kick.
Swanson tries to keep at a distance but Wankerzich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerzich taking a breather.
Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Wankerzich does no damage.
Wankerzich has managed to clinch.
Swanson is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Wankerzich to work.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Wankerzich keeps him there for the moment.
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wankerzich throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Wankerzich off balance momentarily.
Wankerzich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Wankerzich has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson is trying to push Wankerzich away but Wankerzich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wankerzich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wankerzich throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Swanson stumbling backwards into the cage! Swanson bounces back off the cage towards Wankerzich, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wankerzich lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wankerzich celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jens Wankerzich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Jack!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Harry Jack has been cut.
Jack looks for the body kick but Pound saw that one coming.
Pound delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Pound throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pound fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack wants to clinch.
Pound lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack off the cage and back into range.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pound blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack closes the distance but Pound moves to the side
and Pound counters with a nice leg kick.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Pound swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pound throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
Jack scores with a head kick. Pound tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pound lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pound is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jack looks gassed!
Jack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pound fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.
Pound works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pound swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Decent striking displayed by Pound there.
Pound bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jack's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pound scores with a jab. Jack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack is rocked!
Pound is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pound cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Pound finish him?
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
That has opened up Harry Jack's cut even more.
Pound walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pound swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ground Pound!
Ground Pound retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Ground Pound made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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